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The mirror effect in recognition memory: data and theory.

M Glanzer1, J K Adams

  • 1Department of Psychology, New York University, New York 10003.

Journal of Experimental Psychology. Learning, Memory, and Cognition
|January 1, 1990
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The mirror effect, a pattern in recognition memory, challenges existing memory models. New experiments confirm its robustness across various factors like word frequency and concreteness, supporting a unified theory.

Area of Science:

  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Neuroscience
  • Memory Research

Background:

  • The mirror effect is a well-documented phenomenon in recognition memory research.
  • It presents a challenge to current theories of how memory operates.
  • Revisiting the mirror effect is crucial for advancing our understanding of memory.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide further empirical support for the mirror effect.
  • To extend the generality of the mirror effect across different experimental conditions.
  • To investigate the theoretical underpinnings and predictions of the mirror effect.

Main Methods:

  • Five experiments were conducted to investigate the mirror effect.
  • Variables manipulated included word frequency, word concreteness, and subject operations.

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  • Data were collected on memory accuracy and response times.

    • Main Results:

    • The mirror effect was consistently observed across all experiments.
    • The effect demonstrated stability despite variations in stimulus properties.
    • The mirror effect extended to multiple mirror effects and operation variables.

    Conclusions:

    • The findings reinforce the significance of the mirror effect in recognition memory.
    • A comprehensive theory explaining the mirror effect and its predictions is proposed.
    • The study calls for a reevaluation of existing memory models in light of the mirror effect.